January 23, 2019 8:22 PM

printer

Search resumes for missing Indian, Turkish sailors in Kerch strait ship accident

<span style="color: #222222;">Russian authorities today resumed search operation for 10 missing sailors after two ships carrying Indian, Turkish and Libyan crew members caught fire in the Kerch Strait which separates Russia from Crimea. Russian officials said the blaze is still raging following the accident which killed 14 seafarers. The search for 10 others is going on. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, the Indian embassy in Moscow is in constant touch with the concerned Russian agencies to get more information on Indian nationals affected in the incident and to extend necessary assistance.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Both vessels were flying Tanzanian flags. One of them was a liquefied natural gas carrier and the other was a tanker. The fire broke out as the two ships were transferring fuel from one to the other.</span>

Most Read
View All arrow-right

No posts found.